[2008-07-14] Sharleen Spiteri (Texas) "Melody" import-only solo album

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:17 pm

2008 solo album from the singer/songwriter and leader of Scottish Pop rockers Texas. Not only did Sharleen write the whole album, she also produced it, taking complete artistic control of its every sonic nuance. Steeped in the sound and textures of '60s Soul, '50s Rock 'N' Roll and Doo-Wop, it's an album that's vintage in flavor yet utterly contemporary in spirit. Beside the new generation of retro-obsessed UK songbirds such as Amy Winehouse, Duffy and Adele, it's a timely reminder that Sharleen was already dabbling in similar influences over a decade ago, be it Tamla Motown ('Black Eyed Boy'), Marvin Gaye ('Say What You Want') or Elvis Presley (cross-dressing up as The King for 2001's 'Inner Smile' video). Going solo has allowed her the freedom to indulge in such consuming passions even further, creating an album that proudly wears its influences on its sleeve. 11 tracks including the first single 'All The Times I Cried'.

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AS69MY/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0017XFBR6/?tag=imwan-21

David Baker · 31 Oct 2006

Tracklist:
# 01 It Was You
# 02 All The Times I Cried
# 03 Stop I Don't Love You
# 04 Melody
# 05 I Wonder
# 06 I'm Going To Haunt You
# 07 Don't Keep Me Waiting
# 08 You Let Me Down
# 09 Where Did It Go Wrong
# 10 Daytripping
# 11 Françoise

The first single is "All The Times I Cried," which will be in UK stores on June 2nd.
You can read more about the CD at the Texas site (http://www.texasindemand.com), and you can also currently download a teaser track from the sessions that will not be on the CD. It's called "That Was a Lie."

David Baker · 31 Oct 2006

The CD single for "All The Times I Cried" will contain a b-side called "When Did You Leave Heaven."

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jul 13, 2008 8:09 pm

David Baker wrote:

The CD single for "All The Times I Cried" will contain a b-side called "When Did You Leave Heaven."

Here 'tis ...

UK two track CD pressing of the first single lifted from Melody, the 2008 debut solo album by the singer/songwriter from the Scottish band Texas. Features 'All The Times I Cried' plus the non-album 'When Did You Leave Heaven?'. Mercury.

1. All The Times I Cried
2. When Did You Leave Heaven?

Amazon USA:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00180OSZ4/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00180OSZ4/?tag=imwan-21

[2008-07-14] Sharleen Spiteri (Texas) "Melody" import-only solo album

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